FG Moves, To Innovate Research In Health

Federal Government  has promised to inject innovation and excellence as part of the current administration’s vision for health research in Nigeria.
Speaking duirng the inauguration of a 13-man Committee on Medical Research, Minister of State for Health, Dr Tunji Alausa said the NHRC would serve as a vanguard of health research that would facilitate collaboration across various health disciplines and institutions in the country.
“The establishment of this committee marks a pivotal moment in the nation’s journey towards a healthier and more resilient Nigeria.
“Our vision for health research encompasses a holistic approach that integrates scientific excellence, technological innovation, community engagement, and global collaboration to improve the health of every Nigerian.
“We envision a nation where cutting-edge research becomes the cornerstone of our healthcare system, and we aim to harness the power of knowledge to address the unique challenges that our diverse population faces,” he added.
According to the minister, the Tinubu-led government’s vision for health research encompasses several pillars, which include innovation and technology, disease surveillance, and an early warning system.
Others are equity and access, translational research and implementation science, community-centric research, capacity building, and collaboration.
He, however, commended members of the NHRC for accepting the responsibility that will propel the nation to the forefront of health research.
Responding,  Prof. Olufunmilayo Olopade, the Chairman of the newly inaugurated NHRC, thanked the Minister and members of the committee during her acceptance speech for the trust and confidence bestowed on her.
Olopade said, “I left the shore of Nigeria over 40 years ago in charge of knowledge; accepting this role is a tremendous honour for me personally”.